Construction Technologies
Onet-SOC Code	Occupational Title	Interest Code	Occupational Description	Apprentice Program Available?	Educational Attainment Cluster	Minimum Education and Training Suggested	L/C/R	Where Found?	Average Entry Wage	Average Experienced Wage	In Demand?	NC Employment 2004	Estimated Employment 2014	Annual Growth Rate	Annual Growth Openings	Annual Replacement Openings	Total Annual Openings
47-2021.00	Brickmasons and Blockmasons	R	Lay and bind building materials, such as brick, structural tile, concrete block, cinder block, glass block, and terra-cotta block, with mortar and other substances to construct or repair walls, partitions, arches, sewers, and other structures.	Y	HS	Long-term on-the-job training		Masonry, stonework and plastering contractors; building and special trades contractors; self-employed	$22,625	$38,165	Y	6,330	7,840	2.16	150	90	240
47-2031.00	Carpenters	R/RC	Construct, erect, install, or repair structures and fixtures made of wood. May also install cabinets, siding, drywall and batt or roll insulation.	Y	HS/SC	Long-term on-the-job training		Residential and commercial building contractors; self-employed; lumber & wood products companies	$21,986	$34,168	Y	29,770	35,940	1.90	620	490	1,110
47-2041.00	Carpet Installers	R	Lay and install carpet from rolls or blocks on floors. Install padding and trim flooring materials.		HS	Moderate-term on-the-job training		Furniture, home furnishing and home improvement companies; carpentry and flooring companies; self-employed	$18,016	$29,147		1,820	2,250	2.14	40	30	70
47-2051.00	Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers	R	Smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete, such as floors, walks, sidewalks, roads, or curbs. Align forms for sidewalks, curbs, or gutters; patch voids; use saws to cut expansion joints.		HS	Moderate-term on-the-job training		Building & highway contractors; concrete product manufacturers	$20,092	$30,949	Y	5,520	6,970	2.36	150	110	260
47-4011.00	Construction and Building Inspectors	CRI/CRE	Inspect structures using engineering skills to determine structural soundness and compliance with specifications, building codes, and other regulations. Inspections may be general in nature or may be limited to a specific area, such as electrical systems or plumbing.	Y	HS/SC/C	Work experience in a related occupation		Local and state government; engineering and architectural firms; research & testing services	$32,031	$51,570	Y	2,810	3,550	2.37	70	60	130
47-4099.99	Construction and Related Workers, All Other	*	All construction and related workers not listed separately.		HS/SC	Moderate-term on-the-job training		Building & highway contractors; utility companies; government	$21,794	$34,018		690	730	0.57	0	10	10
47-2061.00	Construction Laborers	RC	Perform tasks involving physical labor at building, highway, and heavy construction projects, tunnel and shaft excavations, and demolition sites. May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, clean up rubble and debris, and remove asbestos, lead, and other hazardous waste materials.	Y	HS	Moderate-term on-the-job training		Commercial and residential building contractors; highway construction contractors	$17,220	$25,670	Y	28,050	32,850	1.59	480	370	850
11-9021.00	Construction Managers	ERC	Plan, direct, coordinate, or budget activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, and implementation.		HS/SC/C	Bachelor's degree	L	Building and highway construction contractors; special trades; masonry, stonework, carpentry, flooring, other construction projects	$45,618	$80,896		16,760	19,660	1.61	290	300	590
47-2081.00	Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers	R	Apply plasterboard or other wallboard to ceilings or interior walls of buildings. Apply or mount acoustical tiles or blocks, strips, or sheets of shock-absorbing materials to reduce or reflect sound.	Y	HS	Moderate-term on-the-job training		Masonry, stonework and plastering companies; residential and commercial building contractors; self-employed	$22,130	$31,078	Y	2,560	3,150	2.10	60	60	120
49-9051.00	Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	RC	Install or repair cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems. May erect poles and light or heavy duty transmission towers.	Y	HS/SC	Long-term on-the-job training		Utility companies	$29,691	$48,729	Y	5,160	5,360	0.38	80	160	240
47-2111.00	Electricians	RI	Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems.	Y	HS/SC	Long-term on-the-job training	L	Electrical and residential building contractors; manufacturers; plumbing, heating, air conditioning and utilities services; self-employed	$24,704	$38,193	Y	17,830	21,080	1.69	330	350	680
47-4021.00	Elevator Installers and Repairers	R	Assemble, install, repair, or maintain electric or hydraulic freight or passenger elevators, escalators, or dumbwaiters.	Y	HS/SC	Long-term on-the-job training		Elevator installation and repair services	*	*	Y	*	*	*	*	*	*
47-5031.00	Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters	RC	Place and detonate explosives to demolish structures or to loosen, remove, or displace earth, rock, or other materials. May perform specialized handling, storage, and accounting procedures. Includes seismograph shooters.	Y	HS	Moderate-term on-the-job training		Mining operations	$29,721	$42,337		*	*	*	*	*	*
47-4031.00	Fence Erectors	R	Erect and repair metal and wooden fences and fence gates around highways, industrial establishments, residences, or farms, using hand and power tools.	Y	HS	Moderate-term on-the-job training		Building contractors; fencing installation services	$19,426	$43,312		550	700	2.44	10	10	20
47-1011.00	First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	ERC	Directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers.		HS/SC	Work experience in a related occupation		Building and highway contractors	$32,962	$52,829	Y	29,650	35,480	1.81	580	500	1,080
47-2042.00	Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles	R	Apply blocks, strips, or sheets of shock-absorbing, sound-deadening, or decorative coverings to floors.	Y	HS	Moderate-term on-the-job training		Commercial and residential building contractors; self-employed	*	*		*	*	*	*	*	*
47-2043.00	Floor Sanders and Finishers	R	Scrape and sand wooden floors to smooth surfaces using floor scraper and floor sanding machine, and apply coats of finish.		HS	Moderate-term on-the-job training		Commercial and residential building contractors; self-employed	$15,962	$23,940		*	*	*	*	*	*
47-2121.00	Glaziers	R	Install glass in windows, skylights, store fronts, and display cases, or on surfaces, such as building fronts, interior walls, ceilings, and tabletops.	Y	HS/SC	Long-term on-the-job training		Building contractors	$20,540	$31,098	Y	1,050	1,310	2.24	30	20	50
47-4041.00	Hazardous Materials Removal Workers	RC	Identify, remove, pack, transport, or dispose of hazardous materials, including asbestos, lead-based paint, waste oil, fuel, transmission fluid, radioactive materials, contaminated soil, etc. Specialized training and certification in hazardous materials handling or a confined entry permit are generally required. May operate earth-moving equipment or trucks.		HS/SC	Moderate-term on-the-job training	L	Special trades contractors; business services	*	*	Y	840	1,040	2.16	20	20	40
49-9021.00	Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers	RC	Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, or refrigeration systems.	Y	HS/SC	Long-term on-the-job training	L	Plumbing, heating, air conditioning businesses; wholesale companies selling plumbing & heating equipment	$23,381	$36,971	Y	9,600	12,290	2.50	270	130	400
47-3019.99	Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other	*	All construction trades helpers not listed separately.		HS	Short-term on-the-job training			$13,661	$25,958		510	510	0.00	0	20	20
47-3011.00	Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters	RC	Help brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, or tile and marble setters by performing duties of lesser skill. Use, supply, or hold materials or tools; clean work area and equipment.	Y	HS	Short-term on-the-job training		Commercial and residential building contractors	$18,976	$23,403	Y	2,160	2,740	2.41	60	90	150
47-3012.00	Helpers--Carpenters	RC	Help carpenters by performing duties of lesser skill. Duties include using, supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.		HS	Short-term on-the-job training		Commercial and residential building contractors	$14,853	$22,794	Y	3,210	3,820	1.76	60	130	190
47-3013.00	Helpers--Electricians	RC	Help electricians by performing duties of lesser skill. Duties include using, supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.		HS	Short-term on-the-job training		Electrical and residential building contractors; plumbing, heating, air conditioning and utilities services; self-employed	$18,169	$24,841	Y	5,590	6,190	1.02	60	230	290
47-5081.00	Helpers--Extraction Workers	RC	Help extraction craft workers, such as earth drillers, blasters and explosives workers, derrick operators, and mining machine operators, by performing duties of lesser skill. Duties include supplying equipment or cleaning work area.	Y	HS	Short-term on-the-job training		Mining and quarry operations	$19,888	$24,575		250	300	1.84	10	10	20
47-3014.00	Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons	RC	Help painters, paperhangers, plasterers, or stucco masons by performing duties of lesser skill. Duties include using, supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.		HS	Short-term on-the-job training		Commercial and residential building contractors	$16,974	$20,962	Y	310	390	2.32	10	10	20
47-3015.00	Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	RC	Help plumbers, pipefitters, steamfitters, or pipelayers by performing duties of lesser skill. Duties include using, supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.		HS	Short-term on-the-job training		Plumbing, heating and air conditioning contractors; heavy construction and special trades contractors	$17,429	$25,295	Y	3,080	3,890	2.36	80	130	210
47-3016.00	Helpers--Roofers	*	Help roofers by performing duties of lesser skill. Duties include using, supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.		HS	Short-term on-the-job training		Roofing, siding and sheet metal contractors; self-employed; masonry, plastering and general building contractors	$15,083	$21,915		650	830	2.47	20	30	50
47-4051.00	Highway Maintenance Workers	R	Maintain highways, municipal and rural roads, airport runways, and rights-of-way. Duties include patching broken or eroded pavement, repairing guard rails, highway markers, and snow fences. May also mow or clear brush from along road or plow snow from roadway.		HS/SC	Moderate-term on-the-job training		Highway construction and maintenance contractors; government agencies	$19,013	$27,936	Y	1,090	1,390	2.46	30	20	50
47-2131.00	Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall	R	Line and cover structures with insulating materials. May work with batt, roll, or blown insulation materials.	Y	HS/SC	Moderate-term on-the-job training		Masonry, stonework and plastering contractors; special trades contractors; plumbing, heating and air conditioning contractors	$17,537	$29,246	Y	1,150	1,350	1.62	20	40	60
47-2132.00	Insulation Workers, Mechanical	R	Apply insulating materials to pipes or ductwork, or other mechanical systems in order to help control and maintain temperature.	Y	HS/SC	Moderate-term on-the-job training		Building contractors; manufacturing companies	$17,856	$28,568		*	*	*	*	*	*
49-9095.00	Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers	R	Move or install mobile homes or prefabricated buildings.		HS/SC	Moderate-term on-the-job training	L	Special trades contractors; building & garden supplies	$19,468	$30,020		1,260	1,490	1.69	20	30	50
47-2073.00	Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	RC/RI	Operate power construction equipment such as motor graders, bulldozers, scrapers, compressors, pumps, derricks, shovels, tractors, or front-end loaders to excavate, move, and grade earth, erect structures, or pour concrete or other hard surface pavement. May repair and maintain equipment.	Y	HS/SC	Moderate-term on-the-job training		Building & highway contractors; utility companies; government	$23,023	$34,668	Y	11,300	13,830	2.04	250	290	540
47-2141.00	Painters, Construction and Maintenance	R	Paint walls, equipment, buildings, bridges, and other structural surfaces. May prepare surface prior to painting. May mix colors or oils to obtain desired color/consistency.	Y	HS	Moderate-term on-the-job training		Painting companies; self-employed; building contractors	$21,007	$29,632	Y	10,150	12,920	2.44	280	160	440
47-2142.00	Paperhangers	R	Cover interior walls and ceilings of rooms with decorative wallpaper or fabric, or attach advertising posters on surfaces, such as walls and billboards. Duties include removing old materials from surface to be papered.	Y	HS/SC	Moderate-term on-the-job training		Wall paper companies; general building contractors; self-employed	$22,290	$33,799		*	*	*	*	*	*
47-2071.00	Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators	R	Operate equipment used for applying concrete, asphalt, or other materials to road beds, parking lots, or airport runways and taxiways, or equipment used for tamping gravel, dirt, or other materials. Includes concrete and asphalt paving machine operators, form tampers, tamping machine operators, and stone spreader operators.	Y	HS	Moderate-term on-the-job training		Highway construction and maintenance contractors	$19,599	$28,270	Y	1,980	2,450	2.15	50	30	80
47-2072.00	Pile-Driver Operators	R	Operate pile drivers mounted on skids, barges, crawler treads, or locomotive cranes to drive pilings for retaining walls, bulkheads, and foundations of structures, such as buildings, bridges, and piers.		HS	Moderate-term on-the-job training		Heavy construction contractors	*	*		70	90	2.54	0	0	0
47-2151.00	Pipelayers	RC	Lay pipe for storm or sanitation sewers, drains, and water mains. May grade trenches or culverts, position pipe, or seal joints.		HS/SC	Moderate-term on-the-job training		Plumbing, heating and air conditioning contractors; heavy construction and special trades contractors	$18,547	$27,215	Y	3,510	4,370	2.22	90	80	170
47-2161.00	Plasterers and Stucco Masons	RC	Apply interior or exterior plaster, cement, stucco, or similar materials. May also set ornamental plaster.	Y	HS	Long-term on-the-job training		Residential and commercial building contractors; self-employed	$20,364	$28,250	Y	330	410	2.19	10	10	20
47-2152.00	Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	R	Assemble, install, alter, and repair pipelines or pipe systems that carry water, steam, air, or other liquids or gases. May install heating and cooling equipment and mechanical control systems.	Y	HS/SC	Long-term on-the-job training	L	Plumbing, heating and air conditioning contractors; heavy construction and special trades contractors	$24,279	$39,033	Y	11,340	14,210	2.28	290	260	550
47-2171.00	Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers	RC	Position and secure steel bars or mesh in concrete forms in order to reinforce concrete. Use a variety of fasteners, rod-bending machines, blowtorches, and hand tools.	Y	HS	Long-term on-the-job training		Heavy construction and highway construction contractors	$19,830	$29,962	Y	480	610	2.43	10	10	20
47-2181.00	Roofers	R	Cover roofs of structures with shingles, slate, asphalt, aluminum, wood, and related materials. May bind, seal, insulate, or soundproof sections of structures.	Y	HS	Moderate-term on-the-job training		Roofing, siding and sheet metal contractors; self-employed; building contractors	$19,103	$28,506	Y	3,870	5,030	2.66	120	90	210
49-2098.00	Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers	*	Install, program, maintain, and repair security and fire alarm wiring and equipment according to relevant codes.		HS/SC	Postsecondary vocational	C	Building equipment contractors; investigation & security services	$24,443	$38,673		1,550	1,970	2.43	40	30	70
47-4071.00	Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners	R	Clean and repair septic tanks, sewer lines, or drains. May patch walls and partitions of tank, replace damaged drain tile, or repair breaks in underground piping.		HS/SC	Moderate-term on-the-job training	L	Septic tank installation and repair services	$21,699	$33,851		390	490	2.31	10	10	20
47-2211.00	Sheet Metal Workers	R	Fabricate, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal products and equipment, such as ducts, control boxes, drainpipes, and furnace casings. May involve setting up and operating fabricating machines; shaping metal over anvils, blocks, or other forms, and smoothing seams and joints.	Y	HS/SC	Long-term on-the-job training		Plumbing, heating, & air conditioning contractors; residential building contractors; roofing, siding and sheet metal work contractors; fabricated metal & structural metal and industrial machinery manufacturers	$20,035	$33,243	Y	5,890	7,250	2.10	140	140	280
47-2022.00	Stonemasons	R	Build stone structures, such as piers, walls, and abutments. Lay walks, curbstones, or special types of masonry for vats, tanks, and floors.	Y	HS	Long-term on-the-job training		Masonry, stonework and plastering contractors; building and special trades contractors; self-employed	$22,886	$36,759		640	790	2.13	20	10	30
47-2221.00	Structural Iron and Steel Workers	R	Raise, place, and unite iron or steel girders, columns, and other structural members to form completed structures or structural frameworks. May erect metal storage tanks and assemble prefabricated metal buildings.	Y	HS/SC	Long-term on-the-job training		Heavy construction contractors	$23,687	$40,020	Y	1,270	1,560	2.08	30	30	60
51-2041.00	Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters	RC	Fabricate, lay out, position, align, and fit parts of structural metal products.	Y	HS/SC	Moderate-term on-the-job training		Manufacturing	$22,874	$33,314	Y	2,530	2,820	1.09	30	60	90
47-2082.00	Tapers	R	Seal joints between plasterboard or other wallboard to prepare wall surface for painting or papering.	Y	HS	Moderate-term on-the-job training		Painting companies; paper and wall paper hanging services; commercial and residential building contractors	$23,863	$34,655	Y	320	380	1.73	10	10	20
49-9052.00	Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers	R	String and repair telephone and television cable, including fiber optics and other equipment for transmitting messages or television programming.	Y	HS/SC	Long-term on-the-job training		Communications and heavy construction companies; electrical contractors	$23,086	$40,505		2,800	3,490	2.23	70	80	150
47-2053.00	Terrazzo Workers and Finishers	R	Apply a mixture of cement, sand, pigment, or marble chips to floors, stairways, and cabinet fixtures to fashion durable and decorative surfaces.	Y	HS	Long-term on-the-job training		Commercial and residential building contractors; self-employed	$22,273	$36,920		*	*	*	*	*	*
47-2044.00	Tile and Marble Setters	RC	Apply hard tile, marble, and wood tile to walls, floors, ceilings, and roof decks.	Y	HS	Long-term on-the-job training		Commercial and residential building contractors; self-employed	$19,270	$35,877		980	1,370	3.41	40	20	60